Senior Missile GNC Systems Engineer Embedded Flight Software

RTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control in Tucson, AZ. You will evaluate, design, implement, and integrate embedded software algorithms for 6-DoF simulations and flight software.

Collaboration with an IPT of engineers enables advancement of tactical missile capability within an agile development environment. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and OO programming, plus the ability to obtain interim/secret clearances for defense

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in GNC, signal processing, or modeling/simulation.
• Experience with missile system applications and related algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded missile flight code.
• Lead system-level performance studies and analyses.
• Work in an agile framework to manage backlogs, plans, and metrics.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and support efficient execution.
• Support performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments.

Skills

GNC experience

Signal Processing

Modeling/Simulation

Programming

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

OO programming

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control in Tucson, AZ. You will evaluate, design, implement, and integrate embedded software algorithms for 6-DoF simulations and flight software.

Collaboration with an IPT of engineers enables advancement of tactical missile capability within an agile development environment. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and OO programming, plus the ability to obtain interim/secret clearances for defense